Any Cajuns out there?

CindyCam · September 10, 2007

Hi i am from Laplace louisiana..i was banded by Dr. Thomas Lavin from Southern surgical Specialist of Louisiana....I have my pics on the before and after thread not sure what page but somewhere in the 60's.

voodookitty · September 10, 2007

I'm originally from New Orleans but now living in the UK with my British hubs. I am soooooo homesick!

I'm stil in my liquids phase and can't wait for my mushies so I can make some red Beans minus the rice. lol

nessa3678 · September 19, 2007

Hi everyone! My name is Vanessa and I am in Covington, LA. I was born and raised in St. Bernard Parish, I'm sure you all know what Katrina did there. Anyway, I have my first consultation with Dr. Warden of Surgical Specialists of Louisiana. How long did it take you from first consultation to being banded?

ta337 · September 19, 2007

Hi everyone! My name is Vanessa and I am in Covington, LA. I was born and raised in St. Bernard Parish, I'm sure you all know what Katrina did there. Anyway, I have my first consultation with Dr. Warden of Surgical Specialists of Louisiana. How long did it take you from first consultation to being banded?

I was self pay... about 2 to 3 weeks. :rolleyes:

nessa3678 · September 19, 2007

2-3 Weeks..That is quick! My insurance will be covering it so I am sure it will take longer than that. I'm not sure if my job is going to let me take some time without pay to get it done this year. I may have to wait until next year when I have vacation time. I am going to talk to my boss about it after my consultation.

CindyCam · September 19, 2007

Hi..fellow cajuns....I live in LaPlace which is about 30 minutes from New Orleans.

swimmer0302 · September 20, 2007

Im from slidell la my family lives in picayune... i just got my band about two weeks ago and im feeling kinda depressed i dont feel any different i know it hasnt been long but i had high hopes plus my parents payed alot of money and now i feel like im letting them down again so any help you can give me i would really really apreciate

ta337 · September 20, 2007

i just got my band about two weeks ago and im feeling kinda depressed i dont feel any different

Hey there... please don't get down. You're still WAY too early to have felt much different. If I remember correctly, I had very little restriction. Just follow your surgeon's instructions. Up until my third fill, I had only lost about 30 pounds (a lot of it Water weight) because it wasn't until my third fill that I really started feeling restriction. After the third, the weight really started to drop. I'm down 75 now. Just hang in there, ok?

CindyCam · September 20, 2007

Swimmer.........Don't let yourself get down.....You need to take the first month or two and make sure you insides are healed. Just because you feel good on the outside doesnt mean your insides are healed

You are not alone when you say you dont feel any different. Besides having the cuts on my stomach I would have never known I had a Lapband...for the first few months I wondered if my doc just took my money and didnt give me a band. You will know that your band is there before you know it and when you do know its there your gonna want to wish it away sometimes....LOL............After the first week of having my band..all the swelling subsided and i was Starving.....For the first 2 months before my fill I had to pretty much watch what i ate....i did Weight Watchers to stay on track.....just hang in there ...you will get through this. I was just like you....frustrated....depressed....and now i am a year out and down 98lbs..so yes, you will start losing...just heal right now. Any questions ...just ask. Good Luck.....You will make it through this part of it!!!

swimmer0302 · September 20, 2007

Thanks so much... that made me feel alot better the other question i have is i know that im not suppose to eat some stuff but i have cheated a little bit just a little cuz im scared to do any damage... anyways i know it can slip but i dont know what it feels like so how do you know if it slips cause that would be sooo bad for me if it did my parents would die

nessa3678 · September 22, 2007

Hey Swimmer! Where were you banded? I am having mine on Nov 1st by doctor Warden of Surgical Specilists of Louisiana. I'm not sure about the whole band slipping but that does make me nervous as well. I am excited about being banded but nervous as well. Keeping my fingers crossed that everything works out.

BuffettPhan · September 28, 2007

2-3 Weeks..That is quick! My insurance will be covering it so I am sure it will take longer than that. I'm not sure if my job is going to let me take some time without pay to get it done this year. I may have to wait until next year when I have vacation time. I am going to talk to my boss about it after my consultation.

Nessa ask your empolyer about FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) you should be able to take the time w/o pay. I asked my HR office and got the papers and the Dr. office will fill them out. BTW I am using Dr. Thomas from Metairie.

nessa3678 · September 28, 2007

Nessa ask your empolyer about FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) you should be able to take the time w/o pay. I asked my HR office and got the papers and the Dr. office will fill them out. BTW I am using Dr. Thomas from Metairie.

I've spoken with my boss and she said that whenever I wanted to have it done was fine with her. I am shooting for November 1st. I will not be getting paid but I am only going to miss three days. I am taking off Thursday (surgery day), Friday and Monday. Dr. Warden said that I should be fine to go back to my office job after a few days.

CajunCutie · September 28, 2007

I'm in LaPlace. I haven't had surgery yet. Dr. Lavin is my surgeon though!

happysilly307 · October 30, 2007

Being banded Weds 10/31 by Dr. LAvin from Surgical Specialists. EXCITED. Tomorrow is the day I start liquids. I have not been on any kid of pre-surg diet.